The UK faces a housing shortage and must cut building sector carbon emissions to hit net zero. Quick build, low eco-impact timber frame construction can help meet both challenges. The urban development organisation, Centre for Cities estimates that, after years of... View Article

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new fastening system for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium sub-frames. Amongst the benefits of the... View Article

At T-T, the team is regularly asked to review and support wastewater designs where long-term operational performance is critical. That trust is built on one thing: experience grounded in evidence. On a recent project, they challenged a request from another... View Article

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timberframe supply by providing a complete technical and design support package for Architects and Building Designers. Their offer includes not only timberframe drawings and structural calculations, but also Uvalue modelling, thermalbridging assessments, fireperformance evidence,... View Article

Philip Chambers, SFS UK’s Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction), explains how the company’s support and solutions help strengthen office construction and drive down carbon The UK construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the industry seeks faster... View Article

SIMONSWERK’s VT 845 concealed pivot hinge, featuring an integrated self-closing mechanism for rebated frame doors, has been recognised for innovation in architectural ironmongery. The VT 845 concealed self-closing pivot hinge for aluminium framed doors within a rebated frame has been... View Article

Focus on the essentials: timeless patterns and durable materials The awning manufacturer markilux is expanding its fabric range with a stylish new edit. Ten carefully coordinated patterns in four harmonious colour families bring timeless elegance to patio design. The exclusive “FineLine” fabric... View Article

C-TEC launches innovative conventional to addressable zone converter Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched FastConvert, an innovative new four to eight-way conventional to addressable zone converter. Designed to facilitate the fast conversion and upgrade of a multi-zone conventional fire system... View Article

Tactile design meets natural materials in contemporary kitchen concept Keller Kitchens has introduced Natural Weave, a new kitchen design centred on texture, natural materials and crafted detailing. The concept also marks the launch of Ithaca, a matt wood-effect melamine range designed to offer... View Article

The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s foremost specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly within listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Among its expert members is Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), an architectural heritage refurbishment... View Article

Here Gordon Hines, UK Technical Manager at SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd, discusses how the company is aligning its technical services and product information with the expectations of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). Since the publication of the... View Article

Furlong Flooring has launched a contemporary refresh of its bestselling Trident twist carpet range, introducing a sharper palette of plains and heathers designed to reflect current interior trends and deliver greater versatility across the home.  Manufactured in the UK by... View Article

The installing contractor at a high-rise PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation) development has shown their confidence in Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier by putting the product forward for use on the facade. The Echo Street development in Manchester comprises three... View Article

When engineer Andrew Brash and his wife were looking to build a forever retirement home in the Suffolk village that they love, Andrew was immediately attracted to the elegance of an Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) solution. It was the thermal... View Article

A new product video from DAB Pumps is shining a spotlight on the capabilities of its latest pressure boosting solution, the EsyBox Pop. The video demonstrates how the compact unit delivers reliable water pressure boosting in a format designed to... View Article

Hörmann UK industrial trade partner, Norwich-based Cooks Doors, has successfully completed the installation of a Hörmann SPU F42 sectional door at the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. Designed to perform in some of the UK’s most demanding environments, the... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has expanded its suite of independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to give architects and contractors even greater confidence and clarity when assessing the environmental impact of some of the manufacturer’s most popular fenestration systems. Following the... View Article

Saint-Gobain Weber has launched a new bag and bottle system to help flooring contractors meet the needs of complex sites while streamlining the application process. The weberfloor bag and bottle 4000 system has been developed to provide a practical solution for both... View Article

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has established a new manufacturing partnership with South Glass in India as part of its strategic expansion to support increasing demand across India and the Middle East. This investment reinforces... View Article

Planning a self-build? Our specialists help you design and build the perfect timber frame home with expert advice and completely free, no-obligation quotations. Building your own home is one of the most exciting projects you’ll ever take on – but... View Article